Ritz-Carlton Opening World’s Tallest Hotel In HK

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The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company, L.L.C has announced it is returning to Hong Kong with the tallest hotel in the world.

Occupying the 102nd – 118th floors of the International Commerce Centre (ICC), Kowloon, the hotel will offer 312 guest rooms of various size leading up to the 365sqm Ritz-Carlton Suite. You’ll also find six dining venues headlined by the alfresco rooftop bar 490 metres above sea level which will serve Asian-style tapas and contemporary cocktails.

Other features of the hotel will include the ESPA (comprising 860sqm of treatment rooms and relaxation areas), a fully equipped fitness centre and an indoor pool on the 118th floor.

“Hong Kong is one of the world’s great cities and we are delighted to be returning with such an iconic and dynamic hotel,” said Simon Cooper, president and COO of The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company.

“Occupying the top 16 floors of the ICC tower in Hong Kong is a truly unique location for a hotel, offering panoramic views across Victoria Harbour and Hong Kong Island. Modern in design, the hotel will be the heart and soul of Hong Kong and will attract visitors from all over the world for its world-class style, design, service and its landmark location.”

The hotel is scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2011.

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